Chair: Advocacy and Governance

We want to eradicate discrimination based on gender identity in Bristol - while championing equity and diversity. Here's how we're making it happen:

  • We organise and promote LGBTQ+ events. This includes an annual festival dedicated to celebrating trans diversity.

  • We're talking to the city’s decision makers about the unique challenges faced by transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals.

  • We provide information and advice to those who need it.

  • We're spreading awareness and educating people - from workshops to making art, and everything in between.

  • We're teaming up with organisations and institutions to offer guidance and raise awareness on critical trans issues.

Chair of Advocacy and Governance role description

Key skills

As Chair of Advocacy and Governance, there are three parts you’ll help support. Firstly you’ll chair Trustee Board meetings when necessary. You will support the Advocacy Volunteer Team on their priorities around trans rights. And finally, you’ll work with Trustees and Volunteers on any needed policies for Trans Pride Bristol. 

You’ll also work with the Co-Chair of Events and Communications to lead the organisation at a committee level on a day-to-day basis.

We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn on the job, and maybe ready for some more responsibility in a volunteering role after having volunteered previously. 

What we’re asking for:

  • Have good active listening skills

  • Willing to attend meetings of the Bristol LGBTQ+ Coalition every 8 weeks in-person

  • Willing to attend monthly Volunteer Meetings and a volunteer advocacy catch-up online

  • Monitor the Trans Pride Bristol inbox for any advocacy related queries

  • Chair four Trustee Boards annually 

  • Post updates in our shared working space on advocacy and policies when relevant

What we’re looking for:

  • Someone with an interesting in taking voluntary leadership

  • A good clear communicator

  • Someone who can commit to 12 months to the role

  • Someone who is confident

What we offer:

  • The chance to meet new people and work together as a team on an exciting programme of events

  • A monthly check-in with the Volunteer Coordinator and Co-Chair of Events and Communications, on how best to support you

  • The chance to meet new people and work together as a team on an exciting programme of events

  • Travel expenses covered for attending meetings and events as needed - most meetings are online

  • Provide references for job applications as appropriate

You don’t have to have experience in every single point of the description. We want someone who is capable and willing to learn.

Apply using our Google form. If you have any questions, email transpridebristol@gmail.com